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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.70, 26,869.29 and 5,903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.70, 26,869.29 and 5,903.49 is: 8,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.70 : 26,869.29 = 5,903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.70/26,869.29 = 5,903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.70x = 26,869.29 × 5,903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.70x = 158,622,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,622,584.82/17,910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.30

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